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Environmental Urban Planning: An Integrated Planning Framework
Written By:
Farah Kassab, Urban Planning Expert
Nivine Issa, Managing Director, Terra Nexus
Rapid urbanization and global population growth has posed significant pressure on infrastructure causing a myriad of problems around quality of life and environmental pollution. Urban spaces, when not properly planned, may struggle to adapt to the ever-evolving challenges of population growth, climate change impacts, and degradation of natural resources. The integrated planning approach recognizes that cities are intricate systems with multiple dimensions and layers which include policy, regulations, land use planning, infrastructure & transportation, economy, environment and stakeholder engagement. It aims to create sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities by incorporating these in the decision-making process. This article defines a comprehensive environmental urban planning framework that integrates environmental factors across every stage of the planning process. The intent is to bridge the gap between urban and environmental planning methodologies in the aim to tangibly influence developments through environmentally conscious design.
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Exploring the Wonders of GIS in Environmental Applications
Written By:
Roshan Akther, Environmental & GIS Consultant, Terra Nexus
In an era demanding an innovative and comprehensive approach to balance the ongoing relentless development challenges with nature, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) emerged as an ally proving to be a powerful planning tool. While the concept of capturing the location of spatial phenomena with its inherited characteristics may appear simplistic, the remarkable results and unparalleled versatility of applications that GIS offers have changed the way planning was historically approached. This article explores the various GIS environmental applications and how they can be used in planning projects of multiple scales and typologies.
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Coral Reef Management in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf
Written by:
Dr. Mark Tupper, Marine Biology and Ecology Lead at Terra Nexus
Dr. Reia Guppy, Associate Professor of Marine Science, University of Trinidad and Tobago
Deanesh Ramsewak, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, University of Trinidad and Tobago
Coral reefs of the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf are found in high-latitude desert belts and endure extreme variations in temperature and salinity. These marine basins contain some of the world's warmest and most saline waters conducive for coral growth, thanks to the corals' genetic and physical adaptations. Coral reefs in the region provide many essential ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism, but face multiple threats from pollution, overfishing, coastal development, and climate change.
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